Alabama and Mississippi uphold the controversial tradition of honoring both Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Jr. on the same day, sparking a Civil Rights debate. Efforts to separate the holidays in both states have failed, with Black lawmakers pushing for a standalone MLK Day. The joint holiday's persistence contrasts with other Southern states that have abandoned Confederate commemorations, drawing criticism from civil rights advocates who see it as perpetuating historical racial injustice. The symbolic significance extends to deeper tensions in Southern historical memory and racial reconciliation.Alabama and Mississippi Continue Controversial Tradition of Honoring Robert E. Lee on Martin